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    Memorial

    Norton

    Side of trough with inscription.

    1/3

    Current Location

    Mynd Rd, Norton, Radnor, Powys, LD8 2EY, Wales

    OS Grid Reference

    SO 30457 67255

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    © WMR-37329

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    Type of Memorial
    Trough
    WMR Reference Number
    37329
    Description
    HORSE TROUGH WITH LID ON THE TOP. INSCRIPTION ON ONE SIDE. DECORATIVE WROUGHT IRON SWORD ON THE TOP
    Inscription
    THE GREAT WARS 1914 - 1918. 1939 - 1945/ THIS MEMORIAL IS ERECTED BY THE GRATEFUL VILLAGE OF NORTON/ TO COMMEMORATE THE NAMES OF ITS FAITHFUL SONS/ WHO FOUGHT AND DIED FOR ENGLAND AND LIBERTY
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    2
    Died
    2
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    2
    Died
    2
    Maintenance History
    1966: TROUGH FILLED IN AND SWORD ADDED AT THE TOP AS IT WAS SAID THAT IT WAS NO LONGER REQUIRED AS A DRINKING TROUGH.

    Previous Location(s)

    • READING ROOM, Norton, Radnor, Powys, Wales

      Year of move

      1973

      Reason for move

      THE READING ROOM AND ATTACHED COTTAGE WERE DEMOLISHED DUE TO ROAD IMPROVEMENTS

    Components

    Trough

    Height: 1320mm

    Width: 2210mm

    Depth: 950mm


    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Detail

    Made from: Wrought Iron


    Condition: Good